Be Engaged And Inspired

Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired wedding podcast. So, in this week’s episode, we interview Lauren Simpson from EMERGE Cosmetics on her new product launch. Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. In this episode, Lauren Simpson introduces her new cosmetics line, EMERGE Cosmetics. This is a carefully curated line of lip products that wear well, feel comfortable on the lips, and suit all skin tones. Moreover, all 16 lips

Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired with an interesting topic of wedding planners. Which do your choose? On-site wedding planner or day-of coordinator? Or both! Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. So, in this episode, should you have both, an on-site wedding planner and a day-of coordinator? In fact, Kia explains and breaks down the differences between the two.In short, a day of coordinator starts working wi

Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired as we focus on house buying during the pandemic. Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. So, in this episode, Mike and Nick from Property Works New England, a full-service real estate brokerage firm serving the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island, join us to talk real estate. After, the wedding reception, the next major purchase for a newlywed couple is to buy a house. Cons

Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired as this week we chat about wedding down payments. Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. So, in this episode, we ease the pain of making your wedding down payments. Typically, this THE first big wedding planning step a couple will take, and it can be overwhelming. Therefore, it’s so important to read over and understand the contract before signing. This document will explain

Firstly, welcome to another episode of Be Engaged and Inspired as we meet Bethany from The Lake Of Isles in N. Stonington, CT. Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. So, in this episode, Bethany Arico, Director of Catering from The Lake Of Isles joins us for a conversation about her facility. Lake of Isles is dedicated to making your wedding extraordinary. With this in mind, the start time for your 5-hour reception is

Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired as we take another look at wedding forums and Jeff Ladd joins us for Wedding Mishaps. Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. So, in this episode, we tackle recent online wedding forum topics. We agree that wedding forums are great when past couples share ideas with couples planning their weddings. But booking a venue first then deciding on saving by doing your own D.I.Y at th

Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired as we discuss why honesty is the best policy when it comes to your wedding. Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. So, in this episode, we tackle a difficult topic. When clients lie to their vendors about their events. More specifically, when clients tell their vendors they are having a “small” party when in reality, it’s a wedding reception.Unfortunmately, this happens more often than you migh

Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired, as we interview Donna from Creative Cakes by Donna. Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. So, in this episode, we interview an old friend with over 30 years of experience in the wedding industry and an accomplished baker. In addition, Donna from Creative Cakes by Donna, located in Haddam, CT explains her business and why she has maintained the quality of her service for so many years.Most imp

BWelcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. To begin with, how will the new COVID-19 Restrictions in CT affect your wedding. Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. Certainly, it’s been a long hard year for couples planning weddings in 2021. And, honestly, we know what you’re going through. Generally speaking, the Governor, as of March 19th, 2021, opened up wedding venues but is limited to 100 people indoors and 200 outside. L

Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. To begin with, we don’t want you to waste your wedding money. So, here are some suggestions for you.Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy.  So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. Assuredly, it’s no secret that a wedding is the most expensive party most people will ever throw. So, you do not want to waste your wedding money on frivolous items. Generally speaking, you can waste your wedding money on wedding favors like mono

Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, we welcome a new guest, Tina Bringler Ahlberg, Wedding Consultant, Floral Designer, and Owner of Floral Surroundings LLC. Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. To begin with, it’s time to talk wedding flowers. Tina Bringler Ahlberg, Owner of Floral Surroundings LLC talks about what to look for and how to choose your wedding flowers. Plus, some timely floral tips. Additional

Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Have you ever wondered where some of those wedding traditions came from? Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. In this episode, we explore some of our favorite wedding traditions and a few superstitions are revealed. However, you do NOT have to have all of these wedding traditions in your wedding day. Most importantly, Wedding traditions and customs differ across cultures,

Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, it’s part 4 of our series wedding planning secrets plus Lauren Simpson’s makeup mishaps. Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. In this episode, Lauren Simpson from LA Page Makeup discusses makeup mishaps. But first, Kia reveals more wedding planning secrets. In fact, one of the most important secrets is recreating your favorite wedding elements and following your own tradit

Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Most importantly, wedding forums are our topic of conversation. Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. In this episode, recent online wedding forum topics are discussed. In fact, we wonder why anyone would even ASK some of these questions on a wedding forum. Nevertheless, we’ll give our advice on what the answers should be. Indeed, hiring a wedding planner would certainly relieve the

In this episode, musician Jeff Ladd talks about Ceremony and Cocktail Hour entertainment.  We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. In fact, Jeff, the founder, and DJ at Jeff Ladd DJ Plus has over 20 years of experience as a professional musician. Not only did Jeff graduated from Hartt College of Music but he was a member of the band “Tirebiter”, performing all across Connecticut. Indeed, with Jeff’s experience, he explains why Cocktail Hour Live Music is so important. Even more, Jeff discusses reception music and what he does during this time period. Additionally, Jeff gives advice on what to look for when hiring live musicians for ceremony, cocktails or reception. Finally, join us for another installment of wedding pro

Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. In the first place, a grand entrance by the couple is a traditional way to kick of the reception but do you have to do it? Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired.  We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. In fact, wedding party introductions are the latest wedding event that couples are opting to skip at today’s wedding receptions. Furthermore, because of the Corona-Virus the grand entrances have been scaled back. On the o

Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, wedding scams are wide and various, so in this episode, we’ll discuss just a few. We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. In fact, common wedding scams involve everything from counterfeit gowns to missing flowers, missing photographers, and even missing DJs. Nevertheless, there are some precautions you can take to prevent getting involved or scammed before your wedding day. C

Welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. Firstly, part three of our continuing wedding planning secrets series followed by noteworthy wedding mishaps with Kathy Vass. We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. Kia once again takes out her notepad and pen and reveals some of her wedding planning secrets. In fact, don’t sweat the small (or the big) stuff is a major suggestion to all couples. Also, taking your time to smell the ro

Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. It’s with great fanfare we celebrate our 100th episode. Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. As a matter of fact, many podcasts don’t make it past their 20th episode, much less to the 100th. So, we are very proud and honored to have reached this milestone and would like to thank all of those that have made this possible. Indeed, without our sponsors, our loyal listeners, and the guests we in

Firstly, welcome to Be Engaged and Inspired. In this episode, we ask, what’s in your budget? Or is it, what SHOULD be in your wedding budget?Above all, planning a wedding isn’t easy. So, Be Engaged and Inspired hosts DJ Sam and Kia, share their expertise and wedding planning knowledge. Moreover, to help you navigate those tricky waters of life and relationship. Most importantly, explaining how to plan a wedding and leave you feeling inspired. We need your help! The Be Engaged And Inspired Wedding Podcast is listener-supported. Therefore, we need YOUR help to continue this podcast. So, please make a donation at the ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS Venmo business profile page or go to our Anchor page - and click on the SUPPORT button to make a donation and help support this podcast. Let us be honest, “what’s in your budget?” is not a question, every couple wants to discuss. Moreover, most couples are not honest with themselves on what’s actually in the wedding budget.Therefore, we suggest that the couple be realistic abo